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Athletics Federation of Nigeria Endorse Ogbomoso Marathon

By Wale Mustapha on October 19, 2020 News, Sports

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has approved the maiden edition of Ogbomoso land Marathon Race 2020. The Federation, in a letter dated 16th of October, 2020, signed by its Secretary General, Prince Adisa A. Beyioku appreciates the effort of the planning committee “in engaging youth in Athletics in Nigeria as this would increase the […]

Athletics: Taviore and Oghale shines at All Comers

By Wale Mustapha on February 17, 2020 News, Sports

Anita Taviore and Okoro Oghale won the 100m and 200m in the men and women category at the 2020 All Comers in Delta state Polytechnic, Ozoro. Taviore who is a 200m Africa Junior Silver medallist ran a time of 11.90s to win the 100m women’s final, Balikis Yakubu came second place with a time of […]

AFN Technical Director Adeleye removed as Ministry recalls Secretary General

By Wale Mustapha on November 7, 2019 News, Sports

Embattled Technical Director, Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Mr. Sunday Adeleye has been removed, making him the first casualty of the radical reforms taking place in the sports industry. The sack comes as the Secretary General of the AFN was also recalled by the Ministry and a new one will be announced. Adeleye’s removal followed the […]